Two Semester Course

Prerequisite: Innovative Technologies 1-2 or Computer Science Honors 1-2 or teacher approval. Must be a junior or senior.

Level: Advanced

As part of a pilot program with the College Board, the Center for Computer Studies is proud to offer AP Cybersecurity: a broad introduction to the field of cybersecurity that aligns closely with a standard first year collegiate introductory cybersecurity course.

Students learn about common threats and vulnerabilities, and how those combine to create risk. Students study the ways that individuals and organizations manage risk, and how risk can be mitigated through a defense-in-depth strategy. Students explore specific vulnerabilities, attacks, mitigations, and detection measures across a variety of domains including physical spaces, computer networks, devices, and data and applications. Throughout the course students consider the impact of cybersecurity on individuals, organizations, societies, and governments.

Students also engage in a through-course project in which they investigate emerging trends in cybersecurity including the rising role of AI, virtualization, hardware & IoT, and how trends like BYOD and WFH are expanding the attack surface. Students will prepare for the AP CK Exam, and can earn AP credit as well as free vouchers for online test prep and the exam for the CompTIA Security+ industry-recognized credential (IRC).